Commercial Litigation Partner (TMT) - Brighton

Henderson Scott; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Significant autonomy

Strong investment in people

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Henderson Scott is partnering with a highly regarded South East law firm to recruit a Commercial Litigation Partner with expertise in Technology, Media & Telecommunications disputes for its Brighton office.

The role focuses on growing a successful TMT disputes practice, advising businesses, entrepreneurs, and private clients on complex matters, and leading a team of specialists in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Established Commercial Litigation Partner or senior lawyer ready to step into partnership.
• Experience handling complex, high-value commercial disputes.
• Technically strong with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach.
• Skilled at building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and motivated to grow a specialist practice.
• Experienced in business development and building referral networks.
• Collaborative leader who mentors and develops colleagues.
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of client objectives and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Grow a recognised TMT disputes practice, working alongside specialist lawyers.
• Lead and develop the Brighton disputes team.
• Drive business development and referral networks for client growth.
• Deliver high-value commercial and technology disputes for diverse clients.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers within the team.
• Maintain strong client relationships with a commercially minded approach.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Dispute Resolution

Technology Disputes

Intellectual Property Litigation

Media Disputes

Data Protection Litigation

Privacy Claims

Cyber Litigation

Commercial Contract Disputes

Shareholder Disputes

Business Protection

High Court Litigation

Arbitration

Mediation

ADR

Regulatory Investigations

Reputation Management

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Practice Growth

Team Leadership

Mentoring & Supervision

Partnership Development

Job description

A highly regarded South East law firm is seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial Commercial Litigation Partner with expertise in Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) disputes to join its growing Brighton office.

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful and expanding practice, offering a genuine platform to shape the future direction of a specialist disputes team while benefiting from the support, infrastructure, and reputation of a well-established regional firm.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the continued growth of a recognised TMT disputes practice, working alongside specialist commercial lawyers and an established dispute resolution team with an excellent reputation in the market.

The Opportunity

The team advises businesses, entrepreneurs, owner-managed companies, and private clients on a broad range of complex commercial disputes, with particular expertise in:

• Technology disputes
• Intellectual property litigation
• Media and reputation management matters
• Data protection and privacy disputes
• Commercial contract and shareholder disputes
• Cyber-related litigation and risk management
• Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration
• High Court and multi-track commercial litigation

About You

The successful candidate is likely to be:

• An established Commercial Litigation Partner, or a senior lawyer ready to make the step into partnership
• Experienced handling complex, high-value commercial disputes
• Technically strong with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach
• Skilled at building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and motivated to contribute to the growth of a specialist practice
• Experienced in business development and building referral networks
• A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing colleagues
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of client objectives and risk management

What's on Offer?

• Partnership within a highly regarded and growing disputes practice
• High-quality TMT and commercial disputes work
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Significant autonomy and scope to develop your practice
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong investment in people, leadership, and long-term career success

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded disputes lawyer seeking a platform that combines high-quality work, genuine autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a highly respected TMT disputes practice.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Commercial Litigation
• Dispute Resolution
• Technology Disputes
• Intellectual Property Litigation
• Media Disputes
• Data Protection Litigation
• Privacy Claims
• Cyber Litigation
• Commercial Contract Disputes
• Shareholder Disputes
• Business Protection
• High Court Litigation
• Arbitration
• Mediation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Regulatory Investigations
• Reputation Management
• Risk Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Practice Growth
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring & Supervision
• Partnership Development